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BOXOFFICE'S EXHIBITION EXECUTIVE SURVEY Bruce J. Olson, President, Marcus Theatres What will be the biggest change in exhibition over the next 10 years? Technical aspects of the delivery of the entertainment in a theatre are sure to change in the decades ahead and change will undoubtedly occur at a rate 10 times faster than the last century. —We all expect a digital system for delivery of movies, but it will only happen if distribution makes the investment. —Three-dimensional presentations will become more commonplace for more and more movies. —Virtuality systems for motion pictures will emerge as a new innovation in "interactive entertainment." —We are certain to employ other sensory or psychological techniques and effects previously unexplored. Unquestionably, the future of exhibition is without limits and is restricted only by the minds of writers and inventors of the future. From a business point of view, consolidation will continue and. of course, only the financially strong companies with state-ofthe-art theatres will survive. 2. What changes will need to be made to keep the industry healthy? Film companies must lessen the squeeze on exhibitors. Film costs have escalated to unaffordable levels, crippling exhibitors across the country. The present financial condition of almost every circuit is the most precarious in the history of exhibition. Theatre owners have spent hundreds of millions of dollars upgrading their theatres with digital sound, stadium seating and many other architectural and service features for the benefit of film distribution, resulting in record boxoffice levels. How have the distributors responded? —They have raised terms on pictures. —They have disallowed increases in our house allowances. They have shortened the windows between exhibition and all of the ancillary markets that bring them billions of additional dollars. To compound the problem, our average admission price has not risen in proportion to actual costs. How can we increase ticket prices when consumers can wait just a few weeks and see it on pay-per-view or videocassette for just a few dollars'? The film companies must respond to us like they did for Blockbuster—by cutting a fairer deal for exhibition! 3. What are your circuit's goals for the 21st century? Marcus will never have a goal to become the largest chain in America, but we will continue to strive to be the very best theatres wherever we operate. We want to meet our mission statement, which is "To Create Magical Movie Memories" for our guests. If we do that, Marcus Theatres and everyone in exhibition will continue to be successful. In summary, the motion picture theatre has survived many threats during the last century. Exhibitors, being the eternal optimists that we are, are certainly positive that we will not only survive, but flourish in the coming millennium. The fundamental reason for predicting an indefinite, positive future is... the theatre history itself. From the rise of modern civilization in Greece, theatre has existed in some form or another. There will always be a need for people to come together in a public place to enjoy various forms of entertainment. 14. SILVER CINEMAS/ LANDMARK THEATRES 4004 Beltline Rd Suite 205 Addison, TX 75001-4363 PHONE: 972-503-9851 FAX: 972-503-9013 E-MAIL: info@silvfrcinemasinc.com WEBSITE: www.silvercinemas- EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Larry Hohl, CEO Steve Holmes, CFO Steve Kauzlaric, Treasurer Paul Ledbetter, Gen. Counsel Alan Blangy, Ops. Mgr. (Landmark) Aaron Alaniz, Ops. Mgr. (Silver) Mike McClellan, Film Buyer (Landmark) Doug Freed, Film Buyer (Landmark) A.J. Roquevert, Film Buyer (Silver) Pam Breden, Film Buyer (Silver) Cary Jones, Mktg. Dir. (Landmark) Mark Ryan, Mktg. Dir. (Silver) Kathi Gillman, Concessions Dir. Lonnie Gillman, Purch./Constr. Dir. Rob Woods, Advertising (Landmark) Brian Wonder, I/S Dir. YEAR FOUNDED: 1996 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE): 518 TOTAL SITES (WORLDWIDE): 105 SCREENS LAST YEAR: 567 SITES LAST YEAR: 109 RANK LAST YEAR: 12 NEW (1999) SCREENS: -49 PROJECTED SCREENS, 12/00: 549 PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: 110 THEATRE EMPLOYEES: 1900 CORPORATE EMPLOYEES: 70 THEATRE LOCATIONS: 20 States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA , IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, TX, UT, WA, WI 15. KERAS0TES THEATRES 104 N. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62701 PHONE: 217-788-5200 FAX: 217-788-5207 EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Tony Kerasotes, President & CEO Dean Kerasotes, COO Jim DeBruzzi, CFO & Treasurer Tim Johnson, Theatre Ops. Rob Lehman, Concessions Patrick Rembusch, Booking Fred Walraven, Equipment Buyer Barry Tester, Advertising YEAR FOUNDED: 1909 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE): 500 TOTAL SITES (WORLDWIDE): 100 SCREENS LAST YEAR: 475 SITES LAST YEAR: 93 RANK LAST YEAR: 15 NEW (1999) SCREENS: 25 PROJECTED SCREENS, 12/00: 550 PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: N/A THEATRE EMPLOYEES: 2500 CORPORATE EMPLOYEES: 40 THEATRE LOCATIONS: 16. MARCUS THEATRES 250 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202 PHONE: 414-905-1500 FAX: 414-905-2189 WEBSITE: www.marcustheatres.ci EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Bruce J. Olson, President Steve Marcus, Chairman Jeff Tomachek, CFO & Controller Mark Gramz, VP, Operations Don Perkins, VP, Operations Mike Tiemeyer, Cone. & Equip. Buy Mike Kominsky, Exec. VP & Film Buyer Pat Striebel, Advertising Carlo Perrick, Mktg. & Promotions YEAR FOUNDED: 1935 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE): 450 TOTAL SITES (WORLDWIDE): 49 SCREENS LAST YEAR: 410 SITES LAST YEAR: 40 RANK LAST YEAR: 16 NEW (1999) SCREENS: 40 PROJECTED SCREENS, 12/00: 515 PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: 50 THEATRE EMPLOYEES: N/A CORPORATE EMPLOYEES: N/A THEATRE LOCATIONS: 4 States: IL, OH, MN, WI 17. PACIFIC THEATRES* 120 N. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 PHONE: 310-657-8420 FAX: 310-657-6813 EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Christopher Forman, CEO John Hunter, CFO & Treasurer Chan Wood, VP & Booking/Adv. Scott Brazwell, Theatre Ops. Jodi Darrow, Concessions YEAR FOUNDED: 1946 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE 401 TOTAL SITES (WORLDWIDE): 6.' SCREENS LAST YEAR: 352 SITES LAST YEAR: 57 RANK LAST YEAR: 18 NEW (1999) SCREENS: 49 PROJECTED SCREENS, 12/00: PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: 5 THEATRE EMPLOYEES: 1750 CORPORATE EMPLOYEES: 128 THEATRE LOCATIONS: 2 States: CA, HI 18. MANN THEATRES 16530 Ventura Blvd., Suite 500 Encino, CA 91436 PHONE: 818-784-6266 FAX: 818-784-6518 WEBSITE: www.manntheatres.con EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Michael Solomon, Acting Presiden John Waterman, CFO Sally Basada, Ops., Concessions Ben Barbosa, Booking Martin Griego, Advertising YEAR FOUNDED: 1973 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE 371 TOTAL SITES (WORLDWIDE) SCREENS LAST YEAR: 383 SITES LAST YEAR: 58 RANK LAST YEAR: 17 NEW (1999) SCREENS: -12 PROJECTED SCREENS, 12/00: N PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: N/A THEATRE EMPLOYEES: N/A CORPORAI'F I MPIOM-'FS: h0 THEATRE LOCATIONS: 2 States CA.CO 19. GOODRICH QUALITY THEATERS* 4417 Broadmoor SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 PHONE: 616-698-7733 FAX: 616-698-7220 WEBSITE: www.ggti.com EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Robert E. Goodrich, President Ross Pettinga, CFO William T McMannis, VP & Gen. Martin Betz, Theatre Ops. & Equ 46 BOXOFFICI
i Nuffer, Concessions dcHoskey, Booking ;a Van Sprange, Booking nica Towne, Advertising hew Johnson, Mktg. Dir. ia Hoist, Film Buyer R FOUNDED: 1930 \L SCREENS (WORLDWIDE): 15 \L SITES (WORLDWIDE): 37 •ENS LAST YEAR: 186 5 LAST YEAR: 24 K LAST YEAR: 26 r (1999) SCREENS: 119 IECTED SCREENS, 12/00: 340 IECTED SITES, 12/00: 40 ATRE EMPLOYEES: 1,500 PORATE EMPLOYEES: 28 ATRE LOCATIONS: 5 States: I KS, MI, MO 20. GKC THEATRES 755 Apple Orchard St. Springfield, IL 62703 PHONE: 217-528-4981 FAX: 217-528-6490 WEBSITE: vvvvw.gkctheatres.com EXECUTIVE ROSTER: Beth kerasotes. President George Kerasotes, CEO Jeff Cole, CFO & Treasurer Eileen Grace, Theatre Ops. Krystal LaReese, Concessions Bryan Jeffries, Booking kvra Morgan, Equip. Buyer Jim Whitman, Advertising Matt Heissinger, VP, Planning/Cons tr. YEAR FOUNDED: 1937 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE): 299 BOXOFFICE'S EXHIBITION EXECUTIVE SURVEY Robert Goodrich, President, Goodrich Quality Theaters 1. li'lhil Hill he the highest change in exhibition over the next 111 years? Keeping moviegoers excited about coming to our extraordinary new theatres and at the same lime raise ticket prices so our revenue gets in line with our expenses and capital outlays. 2. What changes will need to he made to keep the industry healthy? Exhibitors must start connecting with film's creative community producers, writers, directors and performers. 3. What arc your circuit's goals for the 2Isl century'.' Continue expecting great movie entertainment. Enjoy the Tun of working every day with people who love what we're all doing. Keep improving our service to moviegoers. >drich (Indiana) MeCarry Ln. rette, IN 47904 NE: 765-447-1361 765-147-3392 larter, District Manager )drich (Missouri) Country Club Dr. son City, MO 65109 NE: 573-556-8710 573-893-2106 k Dunn, District Manager idrich (Saginaw, Ml) Kabobel law, MI 48604 NE: 517-793-9241 517-793-5595 Simon, District 14 PROIECTED SCREENS, 12/00: 315 PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: 41 THEATRE EMPLOYEES: 800 CORPORATE EMPLOYEES: 25 THEATRE LOCATIONS: 5 States: AZ, IL, DM, MI, WI GKC (Illinois) Peru Mall, Suite MT-1, 3940 Rte. 251 Peru, IL 61354 PHONE: 815-224-3447 Ruth Kreiser, District Manager GKC (Michigan) 4511 Fashion Square Cinemas Saginaw, MI 48604 PHONE: 517-797-6028 Ben Martinez, District Manager 21. CLEARVIEW CINEMAS 97 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 PHONE: 973-377-4646 FAX: 973-377^303 E-MAIL: adm@clearcin.com EXECUTIVE ROSTER: A. Dale "Bud" Mayo, Pres. & CEO Paul Kay, COO Craig Zelfner, VP, Film Gary Lofreddo, Gen. Counsel Wynn Salisch, Theatre Ops. & Concessions Craig O'Connor, Theatre Ops. Frank Parise, Theatre Ops. Rose Devery, Booking Mary Shefford, Booking Brett Marks, Equipment Buyer Walt Shaeffer, Equipment Buyer John Haleckv, Advertising YEAR FOUNDED: 1987 TOTAL SCREENS (WORLDWIDE): 296 TOTAL SITES (WORLDWIDE): 65 SCREENS LAST YEAR: 300 SITES LAST YEAR: 65 RANK LAST YEAR: 19 NEW (1999) SCREENS: -4 PROJECTED SCREENS, 12/00: 380 PROJECTED SITES, 12/00: 76 THEATRE EMPLOYEES: 1600 CORPORATE EMPLOYEES: 65 THEATRE LOCATIONS: 4 States: CT, NJ, NY, PA Clearview (New York) 260 W. 23rd St. New York, NY 10011 PHONE: 212-645-1656 FAX: 212-645-9208 Frank Parise, New York Region Dir. Adam Sands, District Manager if»ii NiiLTIOEFAL CINEMA SERVICE CORPORATION (800) 726-2609 www.ncservice.com VISA INSTALLATION AUDIO RACKING THX RECERTIFICATIONS TECHNICAL CONSULTING 24 HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE VIDEO PROJECTION INTERMITTENT REPAIR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT PROJECTION SERVICE* SOUND SERVICE* PARTS BOOTH SUPPLIES *Annual Contracts nr Demand Service XENON BULBS SOUND SYSTEMS CONCESSION EQUIPMENT LOBBY FIXTURES FRONT ENDS LENSES USED EQUIPMENT P.O. Box 10799 New Orleans, Louisiana 70181 GOOD SIGHT, GOOD SOUND THE KEY TO GREAT CONCESSIONS Response No. 169 January. 2000 47
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